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Re: CBS 13 Episode Series Under The Dome - Stephen King

Originally Posted by Orangeade

There are many changes from the novel.

Are there really many changes?
I have only red the Dutch translation of it (my native language; the book has 976 pages!), so I'm wondering now which version the Dutch translator did used. Probably the last version, but that can't be taken from granted, because there is another novel which King has to rewrite (by order of the authorities, I believe) after the first version was already in the bookstores. (Although I'm a King-fan, I really can't remember the title.) After removing some passages, the book released as a pocket edition; when the fans (worldwide) complained about the book, his editor decided to release the original novel again. "I rather rewrite it myself," he said in an interview, "although it feels like an amputation." The first novel, as well as the pocket version, were both released in Dutch. (But then again, most of his novels were released as a pocket.)

I do hope that Under the Dome will be broadcast on the Dutch television.

Re: CBS 13 Episode Series Under The Dome - Stephen King

I hate this part of myself, but I just keep waiting for Junior to redeem himself. He's just so damn fine to me, I don't want him to be a complete lost cause. And I am looking forward to seeing what is the deal with Joe and Norrie.

Re: CBS 13 Episode Series Under The Dome - Stephen King

Originally Posted by Ohiospeedo

Love the show. My only issue is though is how they are going to continue this beyond the first season. Or is this supposed to be a "mini-series"?

It was supposed to be a mini-series/13 episodes, but they were going to renew it for another season if it received decent ratings. Well, it received decent ratings, and now there will be a second season. I wish it was only 13 episodes where there's a definitive beginning and ending.

I rather find out what happens while I watch the episode/movie. Finding out beforehand dulls the effect too much for me.

I'm the exact same way. A few years ago, I was trying to get my friend to watch True Blood. She watched the first episode, and then proceeded to read the wiki article explaining the whole first season. What the hell is the point of that?